Screencastify - An easy tool perfect for teachers
Updated June 14, 2023
Screencastify - An easy tool perfect for teachers
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Screencastify
I use Screencastify as a screencasting tool for short screencast recordings. My team has licenses to other screencasting software, such as Camtasia, for professional productions as well. I find Screencastify to be perfect for short videos that are targeted to a certain audience. For example, if I get a Help Desk ticket or an email with a question, recording a quick screencast with Screencastify is much easier and takes far less time than using a full-featured tool.
I am a technology trainer, so part of my role is also training users on tools. I find that users find Screencastify really approachable, even if they have never created a video or screen recording before. The free version tends to meet most beginner's needs, but the paid version offers some great additional features, such as basic editing and embedding questions, which is perfect for educators.
The only con I have for Screencastify is their competition offers a free educator license and Screencastify doesn't. However, their paid product offers many more features than other screencasting tools.
I am a technology trainer, so part of my role is also training users on tools. I find that users find Screencastify really approachable, even if they have never created a video or screen recording before. The free version tends to meet most beginner's needs, but the paid version offers some great additional features, such as basic editing and embedding questions, which is perfect for educators.
The only con I have for Screencastify is their competition offers a free educator license and Screencastify doesn't. However, their paid product offers many more features than other screencasting tools.
- Easy screencasting
- Stores videos to the cloud/drive
- Basic editing, such as trimming
- Chrome extension is easy to install and use
- The pricing model isn't competitive in Education
- 5-minute cap on free videos can be short
- Easy to learn screencasting
- Cloud storage
- Chrome extension
- 150 users
- Many hours of screen recording made
- Many of users can use the free verison with no issue
Loom and Screencastify are the most direct comparison. They both are Chrome extensions that have a low learning curve for beginner users. Loom offers a pro license free to educators, which allows for unlimited numbers of recordings and a 45-minute cap on recording length, perfect for lessons. Screencastify's pro features are paid for but are also more in-depth. Their editing is more robust, allowing users to trim in the middle, not just the edges. Users also get unlimited recordings and no cap on video length, and some storage depending on the tier purchased. Screencastify also offers volume discounts, which can help reduce the cost significantly. Educators can also create assignments in Screencastify, which is unique to this product.
Camtasia is a full-fledged editor and screen recorder, so a full comparison isn't fair, since the products have two different intended uses. Camtasia offers robust features to make a polished final video.
Camtasia is a full-fledged editor and screen recorder, so a full comparison isn't fair, since the products have two different intended uses. Camtasia offers robust features to make a polished final video.
Do you think Screencastify delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Screencastify's feature set?
Yes
Did Screencastify live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Screencastify go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Screencastify again?
Yes